2. Acronyms Compound Words Phrases Connotative Words
Q – The name has no
meaning adding a
mysterious vibe. Connects
to music as it looks like
record player.
Rolling Stone – A popular
band so indicates the high
profile of this magazine.
Top of the Pops – Suggests
it’s important and reveals
genre of magazine.
Kerrang – Sounds a bit like
the noise a guitar
smashing would make.
NME – Short for ‘National
Music Express’ making it
seem modern. Sounds like
the word ‘enemy’
highlighting the
competitive music world.
In-d – Sounds like ‘indie’
revealing the music genre,
clever name so would
appeal to the social group
of ABC1.
We <3 Pop – The use of
the pronoun ‘we’
highlights the community.
Fused – About coming
together as one and
electricity connoting
positivity.
XXL – Short for ‘Extra
Extra Large’ explains how
the magazine will be
packed with information.
Grape Vinyl – Creates an
image of old records
implying the target
audience of this magazine
would be older.
Smash Hits – ‘Smash’
indicates anger as does
the word ‘hits’ but it also
implies music.
Billboard – Highlights
importance and how the
magazine is very popular.
